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Sudden Hearing Loss: Stories of Hope, Guidance, and Support

This book combines personal narratives with information surrounding sudden hearing loss, a condition that could be frightening, isolating and confusing to those experiencing it. I feel the book would succeed in reassuring those who experience the condition by providing personable...

For a better evaluation of neonatal hearing loss

The authors conducted a retrospective observational study on 112 neonates tested with auditory brainstem response (ABR) and auditory steady-state response (ASSR). The main aim was to compare hearing thresholds obtained by ASSR, ABR and behavioural audiometry at different frequencies and...

The accidental audiologist

In this article we hear from Muhammed Ayas, an “accidental” audiologist applying his transferable skills as a clinician, academic, and researcher through trying and testing innovative approaches in audiology to better serve the community. My audiology journey began 22 years...

Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art

‘Popular science’ has become a discrete genre in the publishing world and there seems to be an insatiable desire for well-written books that explain the mysteries of human physiology to ‘lay’ readers. This is one such book, and the author...

Robert Vincent: otologie sans frontières

Chris Aldren speaks to French ear surgeon Robert Vincent who’s particularly proud of forming a global otologist network providing free resources for education and patient care worldwide. Robert Vincent Robert, who have been your otological mentors? I did my initial...

Robert Vincent: otologie sans frontières

Chris Aldren speaks to French ear surgeon Robert Vincent who’s particularly proud of forming a global otologist network providing free resources for education and patient care worldwide. Robert Vincent Robert, who have been your otological mentors? I did my initial...

Effects of age on neuro-physiological processing of speech at brainstem level

Degenerative changes associated with ageing may affect processing of spectral and temporal cues in speech at cortical and subcortical levels, even though these individuals may have normal audiometric thresholds. These changes are more likely to be picked up by speech...

Speech audiometry tests in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment

This paper caught my eye because, with our ageing population, mild cognitive impairment and dementia are a major, growing problem. We know that ageing causes a multitude of medical and social issues. So it seems wise to investigate the effects...

Tinnitus loudness and insomnia

Tinnitus may be very bothersome for its sufferers, in some cases leading to suicide. Therefore, it is extremely important to offer the best available treatment to people suffering from tinnitus. This study considered whether insomnia may be associated with the...

Can laryngopharyngeal reflux initiate middle ear dysfunction?

The prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux disorder (LPRD) varies widely and can affect a third of the population, especially in middle ages and, more commonly, females are involved. There is not much in the literature about the association of this condition...

Hearing, tinnitus and hyperacusis in the arts

Hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis are discussed by David Baguley from the unique perspective of their depictions in literature, music, film and paintings. This article provides unusual and invaluable reflective opportunities for the patient-centred clinician! Audiologists and otologists understand hearing...

The 15th Meeting of the British Society of Neuro-Otology

Amol Anand, Audiovestibular Medicine Speciality Registrar ​The British Society of Neuro-Otology Conference 2025 brought a wonderful sense of excitement to Governors Hall at St Thomas’ Hospital in November. Hosted by the Multidisciplinary Balance Team in ENT at Guy’s Hospital, the...